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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1922
Page
1
Fragmentary notice notes legal oratory phraseology and a defense debate involving an Alabama senator. No clear names, dates, or places readable. The fragment hints at a broader political dispute over a document's origin and a defense official or witness.
In Washington four power treaty debate dominated the Senate session as Senator Underwood and other Democrats pressed the secretary’s letter from Hughes. The letter argued the pact’s basis is clear and not mysterious, detailing it serves U.S. aims in the Far East and maintains relation to the arms conference. Republicans and Democrats clashed over open negotiations and the interpretive scope of the agreement, with ongoing discussions expected to continue on page two.
About 160 Comer citizens met at the Royal Theatre last Friday night to form the Chamber of Commerce of Comer Ga. W E Henslee was elected president with Dr B F Halcombe as vice president and C S Rowe as secretary. The group aims to unite citizens for town and county betterment and plans committees to push the project.
New York reports that non paying wireless amateurs face an Actors Equity ruling requiring payment to performers for radio work. The council says radiophones compete with theatre and those who sing or talk on transmitting devices must be compensated. In recent months free concerts and lectures have been offered to radiophone owners, with broadcasts reaching wide distances.
Bandits halted a trolley three miles from Brownsville to seize the W. J. Rainey and Company mine payroll of about 30000. Albert Flemming manager and C. Evans chief clerk were robbed. guard Elmer Hill was shot but not seriously wounded. Six bandits escaped in an automobile. Ju? aitation
Paris reports the allied finance ministers signed a 1922-23 framework for distributing the first billion gold marks in German reparations. The accord preserves American priority rights but leaves details to diplomacy and future reparations talks. It sets installments for occupation costs by Belgium Britain and France and outlines in kind deliveries and future year ceilings under the Wiesbaden framework.
Mrs. Eugenia Maxey wife of Andrew J. Maxey died at her Flat Rock Road home two miles from Watkinsville after a two week illness. She was 61 and a lifetime Oconee County resident, a devout Christian. Survived by husband four sons four daughters three brothers three sisters twenty two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral set for Sunday at Johnson Church with Rev. R. J. Porter officiating. Interment in Johnson Church Cemetery. Barnettin Bros. in charge of arrangements.
The Parent Teachers Association of College Avenue school will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday at 3 30 p m in the school building according to an officer. All members are urged to attend.
The business session of the Eighth and Ninth District Press Associations at the Georgian featured frank discussions of common editorial problems and a show of mutual support. Editors Shackelford Shannon Hardy and Howell offered reminiscences and practical insights, with emphasis on advertising, meeting attendance, and collaboration among Georgia weekly papers.
Georgia editors from the Eighth and Ninth District Press associations met in Athens under the Athens Chamber of Commerce. The gathering featured welcomes from University of Georgia officials and local leaders, a call for a campaign of good cheer, and a plan for a second joint session set for June at an to be decided location.
Federal court petitions seek foreclosure of mortgages on the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railway. The line has operated under receivership for over a year. Judge Sibley ordered continued control by the receiver as sale looms, with talk of a new company buying the property.
Oconee River floods reach 23.3 feet in Macon driving hundreds from lowlands. Refugees camp in higher ground as the crest passes. Ocmulgee river rises causing Southern Railway to reroute trains over Central of Georgia. Warnings extend to Moul Vernon where a flood breach widens.
Civil engineer J XN Stevens leads a large crew of convicts to save the new Oconee River bridge at Gleenwood. Seventy feet of embankment and one approach washed away as the river continues to rise. Traffic halted for several days as repairs proceed.
Announcement in The Banner-Herald states Sam B Wingfield, longtime men’s clothing dealer in Athens, has opened a new woolens business specializing in made to measure outfits. Located now in the old Peoples Bank building, he will move later to 228 Clayton Street beside Stewart Paddock Jewelry, promising fair dealing and value to a large customer base.
The Ex ecutive Committee of the city Union plans to launch the B Y P U state convention in Athens in June with civic groups and churches cooperating. Previous meetings were held in Gainesville in 1920 and Savannah in 1921, drawing large youth and adult participation. H L Batts, new state secretary, promises a strong program with national speakers. Athens won the bid over Rome and Columbus thanks to city organizations.
The Senate approved a deficiency appropriation bill totaling 136,595,000 dollars, 28,358,000 more than the house version. A key amendment allocates 27,448,009 for repayment of illegally collected taxes, and 73,714,000 is added for the Veterans bureau vocational rehabilitation program. The measure moves to conference with the house after swift senate action chaired by Warren.
The sectional Bible conference runs through March 26 with Dr. G Campbell Morgan and Dr. Len G Broughton as principal speakers. Morning services at First Methodist First Christian and Central Presbyterian churches feature Morgan Goodwin and Broughton. Evening talks include Morgan at Central Presbyterian and Goodwin at Methodist.
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